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Guy dressed as fish finger to stand against Tim Farron in the election - Metro

MetroGuy dressed as fish finger to stand against Tim Farron in the electionMetroIt's not looking good for the Lib Dems when a guy dressed as a giant fish finger reckons he has the beating of Tim Farron. Campaigning for the upcoming general election hasn't even started yet, but this is politics in 2017 – so anything can happen.and more »

Jeremy Corbyn rules out forming an electoral pact with the Greens and Lib Dems - Business Insider UK

Business Insider UKJeremy Corbyn rules out forming an electoral pact with the Greens and Lib DemsBusiness Insider UKGreen party wrote to Labour and Liberal Democrat leaders requesting talks on an anti-Tory alliance. Greens stood aside in last year's Richmond by-election to help the Lib Dems. Labour MPs have previously spoken out in favour of local electoral pacts.and more »

Why the gay sex issue isn't going to go away for Tim Farron – and what he should say next time he's asked - ChristianToday

ChristianTodayWhy the gay sex issue isn't going to go away for Tim Farron – and what he should say next time he's askedChristianTodayChannel 4's Cathy Newman once again pinned the Liberal Democrat leader on his personal views on gay sex. Tim Farron became Lib Dem leader in July 2015 after a disastrous election campaign left the party with only 8 MPsReuters. 'Metropolitan ...and more »

Tim Farron: Lib Dem leader says being gay is not a sin - BBC News

BBC NewsTim Farron: Lib Dem leader says being gay is not a sinBBC NewsLib Dem leader Tim Farron has said he does not believe being gay is a sin, having earlier been criticised for not clarifying his views on the issue. When asked about his Christian beliefs on Channel 4 News after the election was announced, he would not ...and more »

Breitbart NewsLiberal Democrat Leader Branded 'Bigot' for Refusing to Endorse Gay SexBreitbart NewsTim Farron, leader of the left wing Liberal Democrats, has been branded a “bigot” by celebrities and angry social media users after refusing to say gay sex is not a sin. In an interview with Channel 4's Cathy Newman on Tuesday night, the presenter ...and more »

Election 2017: What is Tim Farron's stance on gay rights and should you vote Lib Dem anyway? - New Statesman

Election 2017: What is Tim Farron's stance on gay rights and should you vote Lib Dem anyway?New StatesmanThe Liberal Democrat leader refused to say whether he believes being gay is a sin. Sign up to the Staggers Morning Call email *. By Anoosh Chakelian · Print HTML. Fed up with Jeremy Corbyn's Labour? Had enough of Theresa May's hard-as-nails Brexit?and more »

Election 2017: Which MPs are going and who might return? - BBC News

BBC NewsElection 2017: Which MPs are going and who might return?BBC NewsGeorge Osborne, the former chancellor once feted as the successor to David Cameron as prime minister, has announced he will not seek re-election as an MP. But who else is stepping down and who hopes to return?and more »

Tim Farron says being gay is not a sin after pressure from MPs and celebrities to clarify his views - Evening Standard

Evening StandardTim Farron says being gay is not a sin after pressure from MPs and celebrities to clarify his viewsEvening StandardTim Farron has said that being gay is not a sin after he came under pressure to clarify his views. The Liberal Democrat leader, who is an evangelical Christian, was pressed on the issue in the Commons today by Conservative MP Nigel Evans. Mr Farron has ...and more »

Tim Farron finally answers whether or not he thinks being gay is a 'sin' - Gay Times Magazine

Gay Times MagazineTim Farron finally answers whether or not he thinks being gay is a 'sin'Gay Times MagazineThe Liberal Democrat party leader – who is an evangelical Christian – has championed LGBT+ rights throughout his career, but caused controversy this week when he refused to say whether he believes same-sex love is a sin. Now, speaking in the House of ...and more »

Tim Farron does NOT consider being gay a sin - The Gay UK

The Gay UKTim Farron does NOT consider being gay a sinThe Gay UKThe Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron has said that he does not think that being gay is a sin. IMG_5391. Tim Farron said that he did not think that being gay was a sin. He said he was proud that the Liberal Democrats were able, with the Coalition ...and more »

Live updates: MPs to vote on snap General Election - ITV News

ITV NewsLive updates: MPs to vote on snap General ElectionITV NewsTheresa May is facing MPs in her first Prime Minister's Questions since her snap General Election call. This afternoon MPs are set to vote on whether to allow the election on June 8. She needs the support of 434 MPs to proceed. Here are the latest ...and more »

PinkNewsLib Dem leader Tim Farron: 'I do not' think it's a sin to be gayPinkNewsLiberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has said he doesn't think homosexuality is sinful, amid a row over his beliefs about gay sex. A row erupted yesterday when Mr Farron, whose pro-European party is expected to make gains in the UK's snap June election, ...and more »

Tim Farron: Lib Dem leader refuses to rule out coalition with the Conservatives - The Independent

The IndependentTim Farron: Lib Dem leader refuses to rule out coalition with the ConservativesThe IndependentTim Farron has refused to rule out a coalition between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives if neither party gets an overall majority after the 8 June election. The Lib Dem leader did not give a direct answer when asked if his party would enter ...and more »

Huffington Post UKTim Farron Says He Doesn't Think Homosexuality Is A 'Sin'Huffington Post UKTim Farron has said he does not think homosexuality as a “sin”, having earlier caused an uproar when he failed to clarify his views. The Lib Dem leader, who is a Christian, would not give Channel 4 News a clear answer on the issue on Tuesday evening, ...and more »

Lib Dem leader Tim Farron says being gay is not a sin - Daily Mail

Daily MailLib Dem leader Tim Farron says being gay is not a sinDaily MailMr Condou then continued: 'I think he should absolutely say what he means. His voting record is very strong on LGBT rights, certainly stronger than Theresa May's, so his actions perhaps speak louder, but I think he should perhaps stop sitting on the ...and more »

Someone has vowed to stand against Tim Farron dressed as a fish finger - the Irish News

the Irish NewsSomeone has vowed to stand against Tim Farron dressed as a fish fingerthe Irish NewsA Crowdfunding project for a potential candidate known as Mr Fish Finger to take on Tim Farron in June's General Election has reached its target. The political outsider vowed to conduct any related business in their campaign to become MP for ...and more »

Tim Farron and the great liberal witch hunt - Spectator.co.uk (blog)

Spectator.co.uk (blog)Tim Farron and the great liberal witch huntSpectator.co.uk (blog)Is a witch hunt still a witch hunt if it's conducted by people of a liberal persuasion? I'd say so, wouldn't you? The campaign against Tim Farron is a case in point. You'd think poor Tim would be embraced by metropolitan liberals on the basis of his ...and more »

Don't get your hopes up about the Lib Dems' fightback. They're up to their old tricks again. [OPINION] - The Canary

The CanaryDon't get your hopes up about the Lib Dems' fightback. They're up to their old tricks again. [OPINION]The CanaryAs the dust (slightly) settles after Theresa May's general election announcement, the Liberal Democrats are beginning their election campaign. But it would seem they are playing true to form. As there are indications from Tim Farron's party that it may ...and more »

As a gay Christian, I find Tim Farron's stance frustrating – but I don't think it should stop people voting for him - The Independent

The IndependentAs a gay Christian, I find Tim Farron's stance frustrating – but I don't think it should stop people voting for himThe IndependentThe future of LGBT rights – both the ones we've won and the ones we've yet to gain – are at stake with Brexit, and I'm going to take my allies where I can get them. Whether Tim Farron believes gay sex is a sin is irrelevant to me as long as he's voting ...and more »

Tim Farron: I support a woman's right to have an abortion - iNews

iNewsTim Farron: I support a woman's right to have an abortioniNewsIt's election time again and with that returns the spotlight on the leaders of each political party. This morning that light is shining on Tim Farron, who has side-stepped a question about his views on being gay for a second time. The leader of the ...and more »